The basics
Quick facts
Intro
Viceroy of the King of Wessex
Gender:
Male
Is:
Birth:
1 January 700
Death:
1 January 700
The details
Biography
Cissa was reported as the viceroy of king Centwine of Wessex (reigned c.676-686). Cissa is sometimes said to have himself been a king of Wessex, but does not feature in the king lists or genealogies. He is said to have constructed Chisbury Camp, and to have founded Abingdon Abbey.